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Lilly Canada was established in 1938, the result of a research collaboration with scientists at the University of Toronto which eventually produced the world’s first commercially available insulin. Our work focuses on cardiometabolic disease, cancer, immunology, pain and neurodegenerative disease.

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Job Description

Lilly Canada is pleased to provide a one-year Medical Affairs Cardiometabolic Health residency in partnership with the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto for the 2027-2028 year. This opportunity is open to recent pharmacy graduates with an interest in Medical Affairs who wish to explore the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on the Cardiometabolic Health therapeutic area specifically.

As a member of the Cardiometabolic Health (CMH) Business Unit, the candidate would work with the Medical Director of CMH to support the development and execution of tasks in line with the medical strategic plan, which aims to maximize the beneficial impact of Lilly’s cardiometabolic health medicines for patients.





OBJECTIVES AND PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Building of partnerships with Medical Advisors, MSLs, Medical Information and Medical Education to support the evidence-based use of Lilly’s Cardiometabolic Health medicines and the development and implementation of tactics of strategic importance to the medical plan

- Collaboration with the MSLs to interpret field insights and to capture and communicate competitive intelligence with relevant cross functional partners

- Contribution to the development and communication of the MSL field plan, the medical plan, the business plan and the thought leader engagement plan

- Provision of cross-functional support to internal stakeholders (e.g. marketing, pricing reimbursement and access, clinical operations and regulatory affairs)

- Contribution to pre-launch planning efforts for upcoming assets including gaining of understanding of patients’ unmet needs and medical journeys in relevant therapeutic areas

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

- Number of vacancies: 2
- 12-month internship, starting: September 6, 2027.
- Supervisor’s name: Jennifer Rose
- This role is determined to be a flexible worker, where on-site presence in the Toronto office (Exchange Tower, 130 King St. West in downtown Toronto) is expected to be 10 days per month minimum, as determined by your manager and business needs.
- This role is eligible for paid vacation days, paid sick days, statutory holidays, company assigned floater days and reimbursement for home office expenses.

To apply or for more information, please contact:





The Industrial Pharmacy Residency Program

144 College Street Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5S 3M2

[email protected]

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is

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Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death perks; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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